Question

Which option is completely correct for the given statements?
Statement 1 - The nerve impulse ordered by respiratory centre passes through nerve to the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles and regulates respiration.
Statement 2 - Respiratory centre located in brain stem gives off rythmic stimuli to diaphragm and respiratory muscle and regulate respiration.

• A. First statement is wrong and second statement is correct
• B. First statement is correct and second statement is wrong
• C. Both of the statements are wrong
• D. Both of the statements are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both of the statements are correct

Rhythmic nerve impulses generated from the the inspiratory center of the medulla oblongata in the brain pass through the nerve and stimulate the diaphragm and intercostal thereby regulating the respiration. Thus, the correct option is D.